Back Safety Back Safety Quiz Back Injuries Back injurie

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Back SafetyBack Safety Quiz
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Back Injuries

• Back injuries account for one out of every five
  workplace injuries or illnesses.
• An employee who has injured their back is very
  likely to re-injure it at some point .
• Even sitting in one position for long periods of
  time places stress on the back.

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• A low back muscle strain occurs when the muscle
  fibers are abnormally stretched or torn.
• Back Injuries can occur because of poor physical
  condition, stress, or poor posture.

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How to Prevent Back Injuries?

• Sleep on your side (w/ knees slightly bent) or
  on your back (w/ pillow under knees)
• Avoid twisting at the waist when carrying or
  lifting a heavy load
• Carry awkward loads with the heaviest side
  closest to your body
• Taking frequent short (micro) breaks particularly
  when working in awkward positions

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• Hold heavy loads close to you.
• When you pick something up with jerky movements
  you can injure your back.
• Pick things up with slow smooth movements using
  your legs.

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• Rather than using your back like a crane allow
  your legs to do the work by bending at the knees
  while lifting